£36,274 - £42,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month (PLEASE NOTE THIS WOULD BE PRO-RATA'D FOR PART TIME HOURS) Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 (please note this will be pro-rata'd for part time hours) Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
£36,274 - £42,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month (PLEASE NOTE THIS WOULD BE PRO-RATA'D FOR PART TIME HOURS) Those huge small victories Working in our Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults - an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like. Get out what you put in You'll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Salary: Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 (please note this will be pro-rata'd for part time hours) Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group - plus you could join our 'Aspire' future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Meals provided while you're at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole-self to work Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You don't need experience, but there are a few things we'll be looking for from you: A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way You'll start life as a RSW by joining our 'Care Academy' - 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. Join the UK's best special education and care provider At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . Children's Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH
Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Cumberland School is built on an ambition to achieve for its pupils. The School not only focuses on the development and growth of its pupils but also continually strives to offer more in terms of outstanding teaching, therapeutic support and vocational options. The launch of the schools new, purpose-built Key Stage 4 vocational centre or its partnership with the Cruyff Foundation to launch one of the countrys first special Cruyff Courts, are just two examples of the schools no limits approach to supporting its pupils to succeed and achieve their own ambitions. This was recently recognised in our Good Ofsted rating. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Ideally youll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Up to £27,528 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Cumberland School is built on an ambition to achieve for its pupils. The School not only focuses on the development and growth of its pupils but also continually strives to offer more in terms of outstanding teaching, therapeutic support and vocational options. The launch of the schools new, purpose-built Key Stage 4 vocational centre or its partnership with the Cruyff Foundation to launch one of the countrys first special Cruyff Courts, are just two examples of the schools no limits approach to supporting its pupils to succeed and achieve their own ambitions. This was recently recognised in our Good Ofsted rating. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Ideally youll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our central HR team. You'll support a group of academies, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations and workforce initiatives, while contributing to projects that shape the future of education. This is a dynamic generalist role requiring strong communication, analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You'll be part of a pioneering multi-academy trust known for transforming schools and empowering communities. With access to outstanding CPD, a supportive team and a culture of excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a purpose-driven environment. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Delivery of a generalist HR advisory service to the Federation and our Academies, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems Providing professional advice and support to Federation and Academy leaders in all areas of HR practice and employee relations such as grievance, disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence management, escalating complex cases as appropriate to the Head of HR and HR Business Partners Supporting the HR Business Partner with organisation change programmes including redundancy, restructuring and TUPE transfers; preparing documents, supporting planning, due diligence completion etc. Participating in the development and delivery of HR policy skills workshops for line managers and academy HR Assisting with end-to-end employee lifecycle and payroll processes Preparing HR documents and create and maintain templates Producing management information reports Evaluating job descriptions and providing advice and guidance on salary bandings to ensure a consistent and fair approach Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures For a full job description, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You should be able to demonstrate: Experience providing generalist HR advice on terms & conditions, application of policies and first line employee relations Up-to-date knowledge of employment law & current HR practice Qualifications to degree level, or equivalent experience At least part qualification to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent by experience with a willingness to study Excellent spoken and written communication skills Confidence and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels Discretion and diplomacy, with the ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, t his will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
? WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page. ? ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our central HR team. You'll support a group of academies, providing expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations and workforce initiatives, while contributing to projects that shape the future of education. This is a dynamic generalist role requiring strong communication, analytical skills and a collaborative mindset. You'll be part of a pioneering multi-academy trust known for transforming schools and empowering communities. With access to outstanding CPD, a supportive team and a culture of excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a purpose-driven environment. ? MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Delivery of a generalist HR advisory service to the Federation and our Academies, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems Providing professional advice and support to Federation and Academy leaders in all areas of HR practice and employee relations such as grievance, disciplinary, performance management and sickness absence management, escalating complex cases as appropriate to the Head of HR and HR Business Partners Supporting the HR Business Partner with organisation change programmes including redundancy, restructuring and TUPE transfers; preparing documents, supporting planning, due diligence completion etc. Participating in the development and delivery of HR policy skills workshops for line managers and academy HR Assisting with end-to-end employee lifecycle and payroll processes Preparing HR documents and create and maintain templates Producing management information reports Evaluating job descriptions and providing advice and guidance on salary bandings to ensure a consistent and fair approach Assisting with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures For a full job description, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR You should be able to demonstrate: Experience providing generalist HR advice on terms & conditions, application of policies and first line employee relations Up-to-date knowledge of employment law & current HR practice Qualifications to degree level, or equivalent experience At least part qualification to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent by experience with a willingness to study Excellent spoken and written communication skills Confidence and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels Discretion and diplomacy, with the ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. ? APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, t his will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. ? WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Job Title: Family Liaison Officer Location: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum ( not pro rata ) Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Full Time Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Norton College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison Officer to join our amazing team. About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Officer to strengthen the partnership between home and school, ensuring our most vulnerable families receive timely, appropriate and effective support. Working closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in breaking down barriers to engagement, improving attendance, and supporting positive outcomes for pupils with complex needs. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for families, help coordinate multi-agency support, carry out home visits when needed and build trusting relationships that empower families to engage confidently with the school community. You will also contribute to safeguarding, pupil support and wider pastoral systems across the school. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for families requiring additional support, building strong, trusting relationships that encourage positive engagement with the school. This includes maintaining regular communication, carrying out home visits where appropriate, and providing early engagement opportunities for families prior to a child joining the school. Coordinate and contribute to multi-agency support by completing referrals, signposting families to external services, liaising professionally with partner agencies, and attending meetings to support joined-up planning and positive outcomes for pupils and families. Play a key role in safeguarding and pastoral support across the school, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and ensuring all case notes and documentation meet safeguarding and policy requirements. Build positive relationships with pupils, providing consistent, individualised support that promotes inclusion, independence, self-esteem and engagement in learning. This includes contributing to Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans, providing feedback on progress, and using specialist skills or training to meet individual needs. Support wider operational and wellbeing needs, including assisting with medication administration, supporting pupil transport arrangements, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality at all times. This role is central to strengthening the home-school partnership and ensuring every child and family feels supported, valued and able to thrive within our school community. About us Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Job Title: Family Liaison Officer Location: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum ( not pro rata ) Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Full Time Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Norton College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison Officer to join our amazing team. About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Officer to strengthen the partnership between home and school, ensuring our most vulnerable families receive timely, appropriate and effective support. Working closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in breaking down barriers to engagement, improving attendance, and supporting positive outcomes for pupils with complex needs. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for families, help coordinate multi-agency support, carry out home visits when needed and build trusting relationships that empower families to engage confidently with the school community. You will also contribute to safeguarding, pupil support and wider pastoral systems across the school. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for families requiring additional support, building strong, trusting relationships that encourage positive engagement with the school. This includes maintaining regular communication, carrying out home visits where appropriate, and providing early engagement opportunities for families prior to a child joining the school. Coordinate and contribute to multi-agency support by completing referrals, signposting families to external services, liaising professionally with partner agencies, and attending meetings to support joined-up planning and positive outcomes for pupils and families. Play a key role in safeguarding and pastoral support across the school, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and ensuring all case notes and documentation meet safeguarding and policy requirements. Build positive relationships with pupils, providing consistent, individualised support that promotes inclusion, independence, self-esteem and engagement in learning. This includes contributing to Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans, providing feedback on progress, and using specialist skills or training to meet individual needs. Support wider operational and wellbeing needs, including assisting with medication administration, supporting pupil transport arrangements, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality at all times. This role is central to strengthening the home-school partnership and ensuring every child and family feels supported, valued and able to thrive within our school community. About us Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales
Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits Please note: This is a primary and secondary school setting, and candidates must be willing and able to work across all key stages.Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Bescot Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Ideally youll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits Please note: This is a primary and secondary school setting, and candidates must be willing and able to work across all key stages.Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Bescot Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Ideally youll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits Please note: This is a primary and secondary school setting, and candidates must be willing and able to work across all key stages.Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Bescot Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Ideally youll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Up to £27,528 + excellent benefits Please note: This is a primary and secondary school setting, and candidates must be willing and able to work across all key stages.Those Huge Small Victories Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like! Get out what you put in Youll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Youll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, youll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and well be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. One of the best environments in SEND Bescot Hall is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate speech and learning needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serves Walsall and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with full school holidays Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension (matched up to 5%) Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Youll be more than a Teaching Assistant, youll be able to connect with our pupils because of: Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others Ideally youll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust CPMS Business Support Administrator The closing date is 14 December 2025 An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Support Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, primarily focusing on care for Looked After Children who ensure that the health and well being needs of children and young people in care are met. We are looking to recruit a capable, helpful, and enthusiastic Administrator who will be a key player in providing support to the medical staff within the team, as well as outside agencies and other team administrators. In this varied role you will provide comprehensive administrative support for the Community Paediatric Medical Service (CPMS), which includes Child Protection, Adoption and Looked After Children. Community Paediatric Medical Service, which includes Child Protection, Adoption and Looked After Children. You will be aware of the vulnerable client group that the LAC Team support and must be able to always act with discretion and confidentiality. This role is a maternity / secondment cover on a 12 month fixed term basis for 37.5 hours a week. Main duties of the job Use and accurately populate the electronic record system (SystmOne) with information to include referrals, scanning & uploading information from other services in a timely manner etc., taking responsibility for the quality of the data & taking note of the Health Records Standards & Procedures & Record Keeping Policy. Follow agreed processes for dealing with emails on Outlook on a regular basis prioritising urgency & importance, signposting/dealing with queries (often sensitive) regarding issues arising. Attend & participate in team/other meetings, ensuring any actions are completed by the required date & take minutes if requested. Provide cover & support during times of absence for the core functioning of the admin team. Maintain current office policies & procedures, be actively involved in their development. Ensure that waiting lists and spreadsheets are updated frequently to ensure good housekeeping. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives. Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care. We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support. Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications GCSE English and Maths level 4/C or above, or a good standard of general education RSA 3 Typing or Equivalent Business and Admin NVQ Level 3 equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £24,937 to £26,598 a year. Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust CPMS Business Support Administrator The closing date is 14 December 2025 An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Support Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, primarily focusing on care for Looked After Children who ensure that the health and well being needs of children and young people in care are met. We are looking to recruit a capable, helpful, and enthusiastic Administrator who will be a key player in providing support to the medical staff within the team, as well as outside agencies and other team administrators. In this varied role you will provide comprehensive administrative support for the Community Paediatric Medical Service (CPMS), which includes Child Protection, Adoption and Looked After Children. Community Paediatric Medical Service, which includes Child Protection, Adoption and Looked After Children. You will be aware of the vulnerable client group that the LAC Team support and must be able to always act with discretion and confidentiality. This role is a maternity / secondment cover on a 12 month fixed term basis for 37.5 hours a week. Main duties of the job Use and accurately populate the electronic record system (SystmOne) with information to include referrals, scanning & uploading information from other services in a timely manner etc., taking responsibility for the quality of the data & taking note of the Health Records Standards & Procedures & Record Keeping Policy. Follow agreed processes for dealing with emails on Outlook on a regular basis prioritising urgency & importance, signposting/dealing with queries (often sensitive) regarding issues arising. Attend & participate in team/other meetings, ensuring any actions are completed by the required date & take minutes if requested. Provide cover & support during times of absence for the core functioning of the admin team. Maintain current office policies & procedures, be actively involved in their development. Ensure that waiting lists and spreadsheets are updated frequently to ensure good housekeeping. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives. Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care. We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support. Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications GCSE English and Maths level 4/C or above, or a good standard of general education RSA 3 Typing or Equivalent Business and Admin NVQ Level 3 equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £24,937 to £26,598 a year. Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.
About the School-Alleyns Regents Park: Cognita has entered into a partnership with Alleyn's to create two leading independent day schools in north London. Alleyn's is south London's finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and winner of the Independent Coeducational School of the Year Award 2025. Cognita's flagship London schools, North Bridge House Regent's Park and North Bridge House Hampstead, form part of the new Alleyn's Schools Group. Alleyn's Regent's Park opened in September 2025 and Alleyn's Hampstead is opening in September 2026. Alleyn's Regent's Park is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent's Park and educates children aged 4 to 13. Currently preparing for 11+ and 13+ entry and becoming an 11+ centre of excellence from September 2026, educating children aged 4 to 11. The school draws pupils from across north London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line, which is just a five minute walk away. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world". About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated PE Teacher to deliver high quality physical education to pupils from Nursery to Year 2. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging, play based lessons that develop physical literacy, coordination, balance, agility, and spatial awareness, while fostering teamwork and a lifelong love of movement. You will establish clear routines that encourage independence, respect, and safety, assess and monitor pupil progress with constructive feedback, and work collaboratively with classroom teachers to align physical learning with Early Years development goals. Additionally, you will organise and support Pre Prep sports days, events, and extracurricular activities, ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour, and pastoral care within a nurturing learning environment. Who We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will have experience teaching or supporting Early Years or Key Stage 1 pupils, with a proven ability to deliver inclusive and engaging physical education lessons. They will hold a relevant teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) and demonstrate ongoing professional development in Early Years education or PE. A strong understanding of Early Years physical development is essential, along with the ability to plan creative, inclusive lessons that actively engage young learners. Excellent communication skills, effective behaviour management strategies, and a warm, patient, and nurturing approach are key. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting active lifestyles, developing pupils' physical confidence, and building supportive, collaborative relationships with pupils, staff, and families. Benefits at Cognita: Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience Teacher's Pension Free lunch during Term Time School holidays and public holidays School fee discount Access to exclusive third party discounts Ongoing professional development opportunities How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 28th December 2025. Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
About the School-Alleyns Regents Park: Cognita has entered into a partnership with Alleyn's to create two leading independent day schools in north London. Alleyn's is south London's finest coeducational day school, consistently placed within the top London schools for academic achievement and winner of the Independent Coeducational School of the Year Award 2025. Cognita's flagship London schools, North Bridge House Regent's Park and North Bridge House Hampstead, form part of the new Alleyn's Schools Group. Alleyn's Regent's Park opened in September 2025 and Alleyn's Hampstead is opening in September 2026. Alleyn's Regent's Park is located in a historic, former convent on the edge of Regent's Park and educates children aged 4 to 13. Currently preparing for 11+ and 13+ entry and becoming an 11+ centre of excellence from September 2026, educating children aged 4 to 11. The school draws pupils from across north London from Finchley to Chelsea and Wembley to Hackney and is very well connected with Camden Town on the northern line, which is just a five minute walk away. About Cognita: Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools is proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world". About the Role: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated PE Teacher to deliver high quality physical education to pupils from Nursery to Year 2. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging, play based lessons that develop physical literacy, coordination, balance, agility, and spatial awareness, while fostering teamwork and a lifelong love of movement. You will establish clear routines that encourage independence, respect, and safety, assess and monitor pupil progress with constructive feedback, and work collaboratively with classroom teachers to align physical learning with Early Years development goals. Additionally, you will organise and support Pre Prep sports days, events, and extracurricular activities, ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of equipment, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, behaviour, and pastoral care within a nurturing learning environment. Who We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will have experience teaching or supporting Early Years or Key Stage 1 pupils, with a proven ability to deliver inclusive and engaging physical education lessons. They will hold a relevant teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent) and demonstrate ongoing professional development in Early Years education or PE. A strong understanding of Early Years physical development is essential, along with the ability to plan creative, inclusive lessons that actively engage young learners. Excellent communication skills, effective behaviour management strategies, and a warm, patient, and nurturing approach are key. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting active lifestyles, developing pupils' physical confidence, and building supportive, collaborative relationships with pupils, staff, and families. Benefits at Cognita: Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience Teacher's Pension Free lunch during Term Time School holidays and public holidays School fee discount Access to exclusive third party discounts Ongoing professional development opportunities How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 28th December 2025. Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex Offenders is included within the Application Guidance. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Charity Worker Have you worked with vulnerable groups, children, or young people through charity work or volunteering? Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible role where you can use those skills in a school setting? Were currently recruiting teaching assistants across Bath and nearby areas, and wed love to hear from volunteers and charity workers who want to make a difference in the lives of pupils. Your experience as a charity worker in supporting others, building relationships, and creating safe, positive environments is incredibly valuable in schools particularly with pupils who have additional needs or come from challenging backgrounds. We offer: Flexible teaching assistant roles from one day a week to full-time Weekly pay and term-time only working (school hours, typically 8am3:30/4pm) Opportunities in primary, secondary, and special needs schools A supportive, understanding team to help match you with the right settings What were looking for: Voluntary or paid experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults A warm, empathetic approach and a desire to make a positive impact A good level of spoken and written English Enthusiasm, reliability, and a proactive attitude If youve supported others through charity work or volunteering, and youre interested in transferring that experience into a fulfilling teaching assistant role, get in touch with us wed love to help you take the next step. If youre planning a move to Bristol and want to hit the ground running with a meaningful, flexible role as a teaching assistant, get in touch wed love to help you get started! Responsibilities include: To deliver learning activities to children and young people, differentiating, modifying and using specialist activities and approaches according to children or young people's responses/needs. Pay Rate: £85 - £100 per day (subject to experience and qualifications). This role is both full-time and part-time and during school hours, term-time only. By registering with Hanson recruitment, we can offer you: Top rates of pay We pay PAYE to all our candidates Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant Term-time work during weekdays Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods Dedicated education consultant support One to one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade experience in SEN and Education Recruitment Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website) Hanson Recruitment is a prominent Education Recruitment agency in Bristol and we are offering top rates of pay, training and support and referral bonus. Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this position. Or for more information about the role, please contact us. Hanson recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Charity Worker Have you worked with vulnerable groups, children, or young people through charity work or volunteering? Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible role where you can use those skills in a school setting? Were currently recruiting teaching assistants across Bath and nearby areas, and wed love to hear from volunteers and charity workers who want to make a difference in the lives of pupils. Your experience as a charity worker in supporting others, building relationships, and creating safe, positive environments is incredibly valuable in schools particularly with pupils who have additional needs or come from challenging backgrounds. We offer: Flexible teaching assistant roles from one day a week to full-time Weekly pay and term-time only working (school hours, typically 8am3:30/4pm) Opportunities in primary, secondary, and special needs schools A supportive, understanding team to help match you with the right settings What were looking for: Voluntary or paid experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults A warm, empathetic approach and a desire to make a positive impact A good level of spoken and written English Enthusiasm, reliability, and a proactive attitude If youve supported others through charity work or volunteering, and youre interested in transferring that experience into a fulfilling teaching assistant role, get in touch with us wed love to help you take the next step. If youre planning a move to Bristol and want to hit the ground running with a meaningful, flexible role as a teaching assistant, get in touch wed love to help you get started! Responsibilities include: To deliver learning activities to children and young people, differentiating, modifying and using specialist activities and approaches according to children or young people's responses/needs. Pay Rate: £85 - £100 per day (subject to experience and qualifications). This role is both full-time and part-time and during school hours, term-time only. By registering with Hanson recruitment, we can offer you: Top rates of pay We pay PAYE to all our candidates Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant Term-time work during weekdays Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods Dedicated education consultant support One to one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade experience in SEN and Education Recruitment Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website) Hanson Recruitment is a prominent Education Recruitment agency in Bristol and we are offering top rates of pay, training and support and referral bonus. Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this position. Or for more information about the role, please contact us. Hanson recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and temporary recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. JBRP1_UKTJ
The Role The purpose of this role is to provide lecturing and administrative duties to support the Department of Information Studies. With previous teaching experience commensurate with the grade of Associate Lecturer, the successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with an ability to deliver lectures and tutorials effectively to large and small student groups at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and provide assessment guidance and feedback. The successful candidate will also be able to deliver and support the delivery of learning materials to distance learning students, primarily online but also at in person events attended by distance learners. The successful candidate will be able to draw on existing teaching materials and develop new materials to suit undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable and an effective team member, with the ability and flexibility to prioritise a changing workload. The Department of Information Studies is a busy teaching and research focused department offering professionally accredited courses in information and library studies, archives and records administration, and cultural heritage studies. Courses are offered at postgraduate and undergraduate levels, in full time (campus-based) and flexible distance learning modes. Distance learning courses are aimed at those working in the information sector and structured to allow study to fit around the demands of the workplace. We also offer a range of modules for standalone CPD. The successful candidate for the role/s will be adaptable and collegial, able to work as part of a team and take on a range of teaching, pastoral and administrative roles as directed by the Head of Department. To make an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Anoush Simon at . Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date. What you'll do This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties. To deliver teaching within a clear framework, to postgraduate and undergraduate students, in full time (in person) and distance learning modes of delivery, across a range of information, library, archive, and heritage programmes. To develop appropriate teaching materials, for both full time (in person) and distance learning modes of delivery. To set and mark assessments. To plan own work within the constraints of the course and the team. To provide feedback to students on their progress. To undertake module co ordination duties and module / course leadership duties. To undertake student recruitment activities (e.g. attendance at open days, school visits, etc). To undertake the role of personal tutor and related duties. To undertake administrative tasks and roles as appropriate to the role and as directed by the Head of Department or their representative. To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. To be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University's Effective Contribution Scheme. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. It should be noted that this is a busy teaching and research active department supporting a diverse range of students undertaking study in different modes of learning both on and off campus. Therefore there is an expectation that occasional work outside standard working hours will be a part of this role, as directed by the Head of Department or their representative. Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Essential A Postgraduate professionally accredited, degree in Information Studies or a related area - Information Science, Information Management, Information and Library Studies, Archives and Records Management, Museum and Gallery studies A demonstrable subject specialism in one or more of the following areas of Information Studies teaching and research: (core areas) archives and records management; information retrieval and resource discovery, library systems and cataloguing, metadata and resource discovery, artificial intelligence, collection management, marketing of collections and services, digital information and digital preservation, promotion and outreach in archive and/or library services, social media, media and information literacy, library or archive services, research methods; (optional areas) children and young people's reading, health information management, legal/business information services, Experience of design and delivery of Information Studies subjects or other relevant professional experience. Proven ability to meet targets and manage workload. Ability and willingness to teach outside specialist area in the broader discipline, and across different degree schemes, in different modes of delivery. Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in collaborative teaching and research projects and contribute to the department's teaching and research culture. A proven ability to work with colleagues in a team environment. A proven ability to communicate at different levels to different audiences. Commitment to own professional development. Willingness to develop a strong teaching and pedagogical profile. A willingness to adapt to department and university pedagogical frameworks and ways of working. A proven ability to present material succinctly and cogently. To contribute to the Department's student employability initiatives. To contribute to and support the Department's student welfare and attendance monitoring, safeguarding, and welfare activities. An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually. Desirable PhD (or close to completing) in a closely related area Previous experience of development of distance learning teaching materials and support of distance learners. Professional/practitioner experience in the information, library, archive and heritage sector. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C2. More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at: How to apply To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements. Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Benefits Flexible working policy 36.5 - hour week for full time roles Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days Commitment to Professional Development Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes Staff recognition and reward schemes Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free Staff relocation bursary Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus. Please keep reading We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Employment Visa Under the UK Government's points based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
The Role The purpose of this role is to provide lecturing and administrative duties to support the Department of Information Studies. With previous teaching experience commensurate with the grade of Associate Lecturer, the successful candidate will be an effective communicator, with an ability to deliver lectures and tutorials effectively to large and small student groups at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and provide assessment guidance and feedback. The successful candidate will also be able to deliver and support the delivery of learning materials to distance learning students, primarily online but also at in person events attended by distance learners. The successful candidate will be able to draw on existing teaching materials and develop new materials to suit undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable and an effective team member, with the ability and flexibility to prioritise a changing workload. The Department of Information Studies is a busy teaching and research focused department offering professionally accredited courses in information and library studies, archives and records administration, and cultural heritage studies. Courses are offered at postgraduate and undergraduate levels, in full time (campus-based) and flexible distance learning modes. Distance learning courses are aimed at those working in the information sector and structured to allow study to fit around the demands of the workplace. We also offer a range of modules for standalone CPD. The successful candidate for the role/s will be adaptable and collegial, able to work as part of a team and take on a range of teaching, pastoral and administrative roles as directed by the Head of Department. To make an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Anoush Simon at . Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date. What you'll do This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties. To deliver teaching within a clear framework, to postgraduate and undergraduate students, in full time (in person) and distance learning modes of delivery, across a range of information, library, archive, and heritage programmes. To develop appropriate teaching materials, for both full time (in person) and distance learning modes of delivery. To set and mark assessments. To plan own work within the constraints of the course and the team. To provide feedback to students on their progress. To undertake module co ordination duties and module / course leadership duties. To undertake student recruitment activities (e.g. attendance at open days, school visits, etc). To undertake the role of personal tutor and related duties. To undertake administrative tasks and roles as appropriate to the role and as directed by the Head of Department or their representative. To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. To be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University's Effective Contribution Scheme. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. It should be noted that this is a busy teaching and research active department supporting a diverse range of students undertaking study in different modes of learning both on and off campus. Therefore there is an expectation that occasional work outside standard working hours will be a part of this role, as directed by the Head of Department or their representative. Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Essential A Postgraduate professionally accredited, degree in Information Studies or a related area - Information Science, Information Management, Information and Library Studies, Archives and Records Management, Museum and Gallery studies A demonstrable subject specialism in one or more of the following areas of Information Studies teaching and research: (core areas) archives and records management; information retrieval and resource discovery, library systems and cataloguing, metadata and resource discovery, artificial intelligence, collection management, marketing of collections and services, digital information and digital preservation, promotion and outreach in archive and/or library services, social media, media and information literacy, library or archive services, research methods; (optional areas) children and young people's reading, health information management, legal/business information services, Experience of design and delivery of Information Studies subjects or other relevant professional experience. Proven ability to meet targets and manage workload. Ability and willingness to teach outside specialist area in the broader discipline, and across different degree schemes, in different modes of delivery. Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in collaborative teaching and research projects and contribute to the department's teaching and research culture. A proven ability to work with colleagues in a team environment. A proven ability to communicate at different levels to different audiences. Commitment to own professional development. Willingness to develop a strong teaching and pedagogical profile. A willingness to adapt to department and university pedagogical frameworks and ways of working. A proven ability to present material succinctly and cogently. To contribute to the Department's student employability initiatives. To contribute to and support the Department's student welfare and attendance monitoring, safeguarding, and welfare activities. An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually. Desirable PhD (or close to completing) in a closely related area Previous experience of development of distance learning teaching materials and support of distance learners. Professional/practitioner experience in the information, library, archive and heritage sector. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C2. More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at: How to apply To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements. Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Benefits Flexible working policy 36.5 - hour week for full time roles Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days Commitment to Professional Development Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes Staff recognition and reward schemes Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free Staff relocation bursary Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus. Please keep reading We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Employment Visa Under the UK Government's points based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.
CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner The closing date is 31 December 2025 This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary Community CAMHS Team based in Nottingham covering from Arnold to East Bridgford as well as the City. The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from mild to severe. You would be joining an established, supportive and hardworking team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for the children, young people and their families/carers. As a Community CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team offering consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions to children and young people we serve. You must be a Registered Nurse, Dip SW or equivalent social work qualification (CSS, CQSW, degree in social work), Allied Health Professional registered with the HCPC and accredited by a HCPC recognised body e.g. UKCP/BACP. Main duties of the job Main duties of the Community CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner include: Providing mental health assessments and formulations Building therapeutic relationships with children and young people and delivering evidence based interventions (including group treatment) Care co-ordinating an agreed caseload Liaising with and offering consultation to other agencies Participating in the enquiries rota Contributing to all aspects of positive team functioning Contributing to ongoing service innovations and development Providing Waiting Well calls to young people while they wait for assessment, or commencement of treatment About us comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Job responsibilities The Community CAMHS teams are welcoming, friendly and dedicated to supporting the children & young people accessing our services. The teams are busy, supportive and encouraging of new and creative ways to innovate and improve the service we deliver. To contribute to the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) and CAMHS enquiries rota by receiving and reviewing new referrals where required, identifying and managing risk, liaising with other professionals and providing timely responses Observe and adhere to the Community CAMHS ServiceSpecification, vision, aims and objectives Offer clinical assessment and evidence-based intervention whilst observing current best practice, legislation and guidance Working within the Choice And Partnership Approach(CAPA) and Children and Young Peoples Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) frameworks and principles Aim to be innovative and creative in the delivery of therapeutic intervention/care bundle, and offer psycho education to children, young people and families Manage a caseload whilst considering and adhering to safeguarding policy and procedure and national and local legislation Offer support and supervision to junior colleagues Plan and successfully manage smooth transitions where they are clinically indicated Seek support from the Clinical and Operational Leads where needed, as well as accessing regular clinical and managerial supervision as per trust policy and professional registration requirements Support peers and colleagues and promote a team working environment Ensure suitable risk management and care plans are formulated for all clinical cases Maintain contemporaneous records in alignment with Trust policy Work in partnership with other teams within the Nottinghamshire and bordering CAMHS Services To offer consultation through a range of initiatives to professionals with an aim of enhancing workforce skills, knowledge and capacity in recognising emotional/mental health and well-being needs and undertaking interventions with children and families to achieve positive outcomes To participate in the delivery of a range of training programmes to multi agency staff in conjunction with the CAMHS Training Lead Support colleagues and stakeholders in tackling stigma relating to mental health Be willing to undertake training relating to the CYP IAPTagenda and other areas of development as outlined A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Person Specification Qualifications Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RMN/RN/HV/OT/Clinical Psychology/Social Worker at degree level or higher teaching qualification Registration with relevant professional body Educated to degree level Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc) Experience Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to service users presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs. Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with service users Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working Experience in provision of evidence based treatments and interventions Experience in the meaningful use of Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) in clinical practice. Proven ability to undertake accurate risk assessment and management plans Proven ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns Proven ability to manage a defined caseload and organise diary schedule Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedures Ability to use electronic data recording systems Experience of using clinical supervision effectively to enhance practice and client outcomes Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as in integral part of the MDT. Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to children & young people & their families/carers Experience in providing evidence based treatments and interventions to children, young people and their families/carers Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families/carers Experience of using ROMS with children, young people and their families/carers Proven ability to undertake risk assessment and management plans with children, young people and their families/carers Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentorship Experience of delivering treatment groups Knowledge Knowledge of relevant legislation, documents and policies pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, CYP IAPT, Future in Mind, Hear by Right, Delivering With Delivering Well, NHS Long Term Plan etc) Knowledge of different models of therapy and interventions Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities Contractual Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post Values and Behaviours All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork . click apply for full job details
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner The closing date is 31 December 2025 This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary Community CAMHS Team based in Nottingham covering from Arnold to East Bridgford as well as the City. The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from mild to severe. You would be joining an established, supportive and hardworking team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for the children, young people and their families/carers. As a Community CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team offering consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions to children and young people we serve. You must be a Registered Nurse, Dip SW or equivalent social work qualification (CSS, CQSW, degree in social work), Allied Health Professional registered with the HCPC and accredited by a HCPC recognised body e.g. UKCP/BACP. Main duties of the job Main duties of the Community CAMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner include: Providing mental health assessments and formulations Building therapeutic relationships with children and young people and delivering evidence based interventions (including group treatment) Care co-ordinating an agreed caseload Liaising with and offering consultation to other agencies Participating in the enquiries rota Contributing to all aspects of positive team functioning Contributing to ongoing service innovations and development Providing Waiting Well calls to young people while they wait for assessment, or commencement of treatment About us comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Job responsibilities The Community CAMHS teams are welcoming, friendly and dedicated to supporting the children & young people accessing our services. The teams are busy, supportive and encouraging of new and creative ways to innovate and improve the service we deliver. To contribute to the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) and CAMHS enquiries rota by receiving and reviewing new referrals where required, identifying and managing risk, liaising with other professionals and providing timely responses Observe and adhere to the Community CAMHS ServiceSpecification, vision, aims and objectives Offer clinical assessment and evidence-based intervention whilst observing current best practice, legislation and guidance Working within the Choice And Partnership Approach(CAPA) and Children and Young Peoples Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP IAPT) frameworks and principles Aim to be innovative and creative in the delivery of therapeutic intervention/care bundle, and offer psycho education to children, young people and families Manage a caseload whilst considering and adhering to safeguarding policy and procedure and national and local legislation Offer support and supervision to junior colleagues Plan and successfully manage smooth transitions where they are clinically indicated Seek support from the Clinical and Operational Leads where needed, as well as accessing regular clinical and managerial supervision as per trust policy and professional registration requirements Support peers and colleagues and promote a team working environment Ensure suitable risk management and care plans are formulated for all clinical cases Maintain contemporaneous records in alignment with Trust policy Work in partnership with other teams within the Nottinghamshire and bordering CAMHS Services To offer consultation through a range of initiatives to professionals with an aim of enhancing workforce skills, knowledge and capacity in recognising emotional/mental health and well-being needs and undertaking interventions with children and families to achieve positive outcomes To participate in the delivery of a range of training programmes to multi agency staff in conjunction with the CAMHS Training Lead Support colleagues and stakeholders in tackling stigma relating to mental health Be willing to undertake training relating to the CYP IAPTagenda and other areas of development as outlined A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Person Specification Qualifications Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. RMN/RN/HV/OT/Clinical Psychology/Social Worker at degree level or higher teaching qualification Registration with relevant professional body Educated to degree level Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc) Experience Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to service users presenting with a wide range of different emotional & mental health needs. Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with service users Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working Experience in provision of evidence based treatments and interventions Experience in the meaningful use of Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) in clinical practice. Proven ability to undertake accurate risk assessment and management plans Proven ability to recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns Proven ability to manage a defined caseload and organise diary schedule Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedures Ability to use electronic data recording systems Experience of using clinical supervision effectively to enhance practice and client outcomes Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as in integral part of the MDT. Experience of providing mental health assessment and intervention to children & young people & their families/carers Experience in providing evidence based treatments and interventions to children, young people and their families/carers Ability to engage and develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families/carers Experience of using ROMS with children, young people and their families/carers Proven ability to undertake risk assessment and management plans with children, young people and their families/carers Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentorship Experience of delivering treatment groups Knowledge Knowledge of relevant legislation, documents and policies pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, CYP IAPT, Future in Mind, Hear by Right, Delivering With Delivering Well, NHS Long Term Plan etc) Knowledge of different models of therapy and interventions Knowledge of and commitment to anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practice and equal opportunities Contractual Requirements A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post Values and Behaviours All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork . click apply for full job details
BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER - LONGBENTON Pay: £163 to £263 per day If you love helping young people understand the world of business, finance and real life decision making, this Business Studies role is a brilliant opportunity. Longbenton's schools are looking for Business specialists who can bring clarity, structure and strong subject knowledge to KS4 and potentially KS5 classes. You'll be joining supportive teams that have well organised schemes of work, good routines and pupils who genuinely enjoy learning content that feels relevant to their everyday lives. The departments are stable, friendly and keen to welcome someone who enjoys breaking down key concepts in an accessible, engaging way. Your day to day will include: Teaching Business Studies at KS4, with potential KS5 depending on the school Delivering clear explanations and helping students apply knowledge to real world scenarios Supporting learners through coursework, exam prep and extended responses Working within a department that shares resources and supports each other Building strong routines to help pupils feel confident and secure What you'll bring: QTS or QTLS A structured, calm teaching style Strong communication skills and confident behaviour management Protocol perks you'll enjoy: Weekly PAYE pay Free CPD on behaviour, assessment, SEND and pedagogy A consultant who takes the time to get to know what you want from your timetable Long term and short term options depending on your preference Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and AP settings A simple, speedy registration and referral rewards If you want a Business Studies role where your teaching has real impact, this is the one. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
BUSINESS STUDIES TEACHER - LONGBENTON Pay: £163 to £263 per day If you love helping young people understand the world of business, finance and real life decision making, this Business Studies role is a brilliant opportunity. Longbenton's schools are looking for Business specialists who can bring clarity, structure and strong subject knowledge to KS4 and potentially KS5 classes. You'll be joining supportive teams that have well organised schemes of work, good routines and pupils who genuinely enjoy learning content that feels relevant to their everyday lives. The departments are stable, friendly and keen to welcome someone who enjoys breaking down key concepts in an accessible, engaging way. Your day to day will include: Teaching Business Studies at KS4, with potential KS5 depending on the school Delivering clear explanations and helping students apply knowledge to real world scenarios Supporting learners through coursework, exam prep and extended responses Working within a department that shares resources and supports each other Building strong routines to help pupils feel confident and secure What you'll bring: QTS or QTLS A structured, calm teaching style Strong communication skills and confident behaviour management Protocol perks you'll enjoy: Weekly PAYE pay Free CPD on behaviour, assessment, SEND and pedagogy A consultant who takes the time to get to know what you want from your timetable Long term and short term options depending on your preference Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and AP settings A simple, speedy registration and referral rewards If you want a Business Studies role where your teaching has real impact, this is the one. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
Are you interested in improving the lives of children and young people with a learning disability? Can you turn complex ideas into evidence-based policy? Are you a skilled communicator able to influence decision-makers? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for a Policy Specialist to join Mencap. This position sits within the Policy and Public Affairs teams of Mencap's Campaigns, Advocacy and Activism Directorate (CAA). You will work closely with our influencing, information and advice, campaigning, and research work, as well as sector partners like the Disabled Children's Partnership. This is an exciting new role to deliver policy change and enhance the rights of children and young people with a learning disability. At a key time to influence Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education reform, we are seeking a policy specialist to shape policy work that reflects the needs and experiences of children, young people, and their families. Working within the policy team, you will be responsible for developing evidence-based policy work and influencing decision-makers. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to our London office or Westminster. You will: Translate complex work into clear and persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses and reports. Work within wider coalitions of charities, building collaborative relationships and ensuring that the needs and priorities of our community are addressed. Develop and expand Mencap's 'Policy Shapers' work, ensuring our work reflects the experiences of children and young people with a learning disability and their families. Support our information and advice team, briefing them on important developments, inputting into casework discussions relevant to your areas of work, and supporting the creation of public information resources. Represent Mencap at meetings and events, with MPs, civil servants, and sector partners. Identify and analyse relevant research to develop evidence-based policy recommendations. You will bring to this role: Experience of working on public policy issues. Strong communication skills: experience tailoring your messaging to a variety of different audiences and representing an organisation. Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes; able to positively challenge, negotiate and compromise. The ability to work on your own initiative while contributing to team priorities and sustain enthusiasm under pressure. Experience analysing evidence to develop recommendations. Knowledge the issues facing children and young people with a learning disability and/or the SEND system, as well as the wider parliamentary system. Passion about making the world a better place for people with a learning disability. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change for children and young people with a learning disability and you're ready to use your policy expertise to make a real impact, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This advert has been extended and will now close on Sunday, 4th January, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 12th January 2026. Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every daywe grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywherepeople will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for. Communications, Campaigns, Advocacy & Activism
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Are you interested in improving the lives of children and young people with a learning disability? Can you turn complex ideas into evidence-based policy? Are you a skilled communicator able to influence decision-makers? If so, we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for a Policy Specialist to join Mencap. This position sits within the Policy and Public Affairs teams of Mencap's Campaigns, Advocacy and Activism Directorate (CAA). You will work closely with our influencing, information and advice, campaigning, and research work, as well as sector partners like the Disabled Children's Partnership. This is an exciting new role to deliver policy change and enhance the rights of children and young people with a learning disability. At a key time to influence Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education reform, we are seeking a policy specialist to shape policy work that reflects the needs and experiences of children, young people, and their families. Working within the policy team, you will be responsible for developing evidence-based policy work and influencing decision-makers. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week). We are flexible with your work location, but there may be some occasional travel needed to our London office or Westminster. You will: Translate complex work into clear and persuasive policy briefings, consultation responses and reports. Work within wider coalitions of charities, building collaborative relationships and ensuring that the needs and priorities of our community are addressed. Develop and expand Mencap's 'Policy Shapers' work, ensuring our work reflects the experiences of children and young people with a learning disability and their families. Support our information and advice team, briefing them on important developments, inputting into casework discussions relevant to your areas of work, and supporting the creation of public information resources. Represent Mencap at meetings and events, with MPs, civil servants, and sector partners. Identify and analyse relevant research to develop evidence-based policy recommendations. You will bring to this role: Experience of working on public policy issues. Strong communication skills: experience tailoring your messaging to a variety of different audiences and representing an organisation. Experience building positive relationships and working collaboratively to achieve outcomes; able to positively challenge, negotiate and compromise. The ability to work on your own initiative while contributing to team priorities and sustain enthusiasm under pressure. Experience analysing evidence to develop recommendations. Knowledge the issues facing children and young people with a learning disability and/or the SEND system, as well as the wider parliamentary system. Passion about making the world a better place for people with a learning disability. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change for children and young people with a learning disability and you're ready to use your policy expertise to make a real impact, please apply now with an up-to-date CV. This advert has been extended and will now close on Sunday, 4th January, 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 12th January 2026. Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest free loans, and many more exciting offerings. For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team! About Mencap Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in. At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues. Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere. Everyoneis expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every daywe grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes Everywherepeople will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for. Communications, Campaigns, Advocacy & Activism
Job Title: ER & OD Specialist (12 Month FTC) Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website. Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Hours: 37.5 hours per week We re seeking an experienced XXXXX who will play a pivotal role in XXXXXX. What We Offer: Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows Additional annual leave purchase options Core working hours 10:00am 15:00 pm Enhanced sick pay Life assurance Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes A supportive, purpose-driven team Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks. Want to find out more? visit our website . What You ll Be Doing: Act as a subject matter expert in UK employment law, statutory requirements, ACAS guidance, and equality legislation across the employee lifecycle. Manage complex ER casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management, absence, restructuring, redundancy, TUPE, and appeals. Work with the People & Culture Partner(s) to Review & design organisational structure and job design that supports strategy. Support the People & Culture team in using people analytics to inform decision-making and strategic workforce planning. Support initiatives that improve the employee experience and reinforce inclusion and fairness. Work collaboratively with L&D Partners and the Digital Learning Specialist to design and deliver engaging learning content and resources on ER and OD topics. Develop practical tools, guides, and digital modules that build line manager confidence in managing people fairly, consistently, and effectively. Support initiatives to strengthen people leadership capability across the organisation, ensuring managers are equipped to handle ER issues proactively and to lead change with empathy. What We re Looking For: CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with strong knowledge of HR and OD practices. In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and equality legislation. Proven experience managing complex ER casework across multiple sites. Experience in organisational design, including workforce planning, job design, and change management. Click Apply Now and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives. Compliance Responsibilities In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for: Health & Safety and Environment Safeguarding Data Protection Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Quality You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above. The role is subject to a Basic DBS check. Environment TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice. As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Job Title: ER & OD Specialist (12 Month FTC) Full Job Description: Full details for this role, including a full job description and Benefits summary can be found on our Organisations website. Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Hours: 37.5 hours per week We re seeking an experienced XXXXX who will play a pivotal role in XXXXXX. What We Offer: Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows Additional annual leave purchase options Core working hours 10:00am 15:00 pm Enhanced sick pay Life assurance Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes A supportive, purpose-driven team Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks. Want to find out more? visit our website . What You ll Be Doing: Act as a subject matter expert in UK employment law, statutory requirements, ACAS guidance, and equality legislation across the employee lifecycle. Manage complex ER casework, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management, absence, restructuring, redundancy, TUPE, and appeals. Work with the People & Culture Partner(s) to Review & design organisational structure and job design that supports strategy. Support the People & Culture team in using people analytics to inform decision-making and strategic workforce planning. Support initiatives that improve the employee experience and reinforce inclusion and fairness. Work collaboratively with L&D Partners and the Digital Learning Specialist to design and deliver engaging learning content and resources on ER and OD topics. Develop practical tools, guides, and digital modules that build line manager confidence in managing people fairly, consistently, and effectively. Support initiatives to strengthen people leadership capability across the organisation, ensuring managers are equipped to handle ER issues proactively and to lead change with empathy. What We re Looking For: CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) with strong knowledge of HR and OD practices. In-depth knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and equality legislation. Proven experience managing complex ER casework across multiple sites. Experience in organisational design, including workforce planning, job design, and change management. Click Apply Now and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives. Compliance Responsibilities In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for: Health & Safety and Environment Safeguarding Data Protection Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Quality You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above. The role is subject to a Basic DBS check. Environment TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice. As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher New Independent Special School (Autism & SEMH) Location: Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire Salary: £45,000 £53,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, permanent The School Opening in April 2026, our new independent special school, Lynwood School, will offer a specialist and nurturing education for up to 25 students with Autism and SEMH needs. Our ethos is centred on small classes, personalised learning, and a therapeutic approach that helps young people flourish. The Role As Assistant Headteacher, you will: Work in partnership with the Headteacher to lead the school through its opening and beyond. Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery. Take a lead role in safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing. Mentor and support staff to ensure high standards across the school. Build positive relationships with families and the wider community. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: An experienced teacher and school leader (SEN experience essential). Skilled in Autism and SEMH provision. Organised, compassionate, and committed to inclusion. Ready to contribute to building a brand-new school culture. Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £45,000 £53,000. The opportunity to be part of a founding leadership team. Supportive governance and leadership. The chance to shape a new provision and change lives. Start Date: Early 2026, ahead of the April opening. Safeguarding Statement This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and online/social media screening, in line with the schools safer recruitment policy. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher New Independent Special School (Autism & SEMH) Location: Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire Salary: £45,000 £53,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, permanent The School Opening in April 2026, our new independent special school, Lynwood School, will offer a specialist and nurturing education for up to 25 students with Autism and SEMH needs. Our ethos is centred on small classes, personalised learning, and a therapeutic approach that helps young people flourish. The Role As Assistant Headteacher, you will: Work in partnership with the Headteacher to lead the school through its opening and beyond. Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum delivery. Take a lead role in safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing. Mentor and support staff to ensure high standards across the school. Build positive relationships with families and the wider community. Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is: An experienced teacher and school leader (SEN experience essential). Skilled in Autism and SEMH provision. Organised, compassionate, and committed to inclusion. Ready to contribute to building a brand-new school culture. Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £45,000 £53,000. The opportunity to be part of a founding leadership team. Supportive governance and leadership. The chance to shape a new provision and change lives. Start Date: Early 2026, ahead of the April opening. Safeguarding Statement This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and online/social media screening, in line with the schools safer recruitment policy. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation JBRP1_UKTJ
£43,453 - £52,493 + excellent benefitsThose Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at one of our 3-bed children's homes in Hinckley. You will be working with the MDTs in attached schools which are currently Hinckley House School and Dovetree School. This role is 2-days-per-week. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support,both in terms of our expertise andbreadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Youll also be assessing our young peoples mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan. Building rapport is key, by doing this youll be able to deliver effective counselling and feedback on progress. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered thesupport, resource and platform for you to do great things. Youll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Heres a few things well need from you: As a qualified professional (or accredited Counsellor), youll be eligible for membership of BACP, or a similar professional body (additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications would be desirable) Youll be well versed in child development and good at connecting with young people Youre also highly organised and ready to take the initiative We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
£43,453 - £52,493 + excellent benefitsThose Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at one of our 3-bed children's homes in Hinckley. You will be working with the MDTs in attached schools which are currently Hinckley House School and Dovetree School. This role is 2-days-per-week. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support,both in terms of our expertise andbreadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Youll also be assessing our young peoples mental health and recommend appropriate interventions in a personalised care plan. Building rapport is key, by doing this youll be able to deliver effective counselling and feedback on progress. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered thesupport, resource and platform for you to do great things. Youll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Heres a few things well need from you: As a qualified professional (or accredited Counsellor), youll be eligible for membership of BACP, or a similar professional body (additional mental health or therapeutic intervention qualifications would be desirable) Youll be well versed in child development and good at connecting with young people Youre also highly organised and ready to take the initiative We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
£73,666 - £77,930 + excellent benefitsThose Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based across 2 of our CSE homes in the North East, therefore experience of working with sexual trauma, abuse and CSE would be desirable. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise andbreadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and childrens homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person were looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as theres some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future.Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered thesupport, resource and platform for you to do great things. Youll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
£73,666 - £77,930 + excellent benefitsThose Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based across 2 of our CSE homes in the North East, therefore experience of working with sexual trauma, abuse and CSE would be desirable. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and childrens homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise andbreadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and childrens homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefitshere Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person were looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as theres some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future.Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered thesupport, resource and platform for you to do great things. Youll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here. Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD JBRP1_UKTJ
A leading charity organization in Greater London seeks a passionate Policy Specialist to shape evidence-based policy for children and young people with learning disabilities. The role involves translating complex concepts into persuasive briefings and advocating for necessary reforms in the SEND system. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, and a genuine commitment to improving lives. Flexibility in work location is offered, with potential travel to the London office. Competitive benefits are included, making a meaningful impact in the community possible.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
A leading charity organization in Greater London seeks a passionate Policy Specialist to shape evidence-based policy for children and young people with learning disabilities. The role involves translating complex concepts into persuasive briefings and advocating for necessary reforms in the SEND system. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, and a genuine commitment to improving lives. Flexibility in work location is offered, with potential travel to the London office. Competitive benefits are included, making a meaningful impact in the community possible.
£60,322 - £69,797 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Queensmead House School, 2 days per week. Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted. QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
£60,322 - £69,797 (including paid school holidays) + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based at Queensmead House School, 2 days per week. Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted. QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
£73,666 - £77,930 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based across 2 of our CSE homes in the North East, therefore experience of working with sexual trauma, abuse and CSE would be desirable. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
£73,666 - £77,930 + excellent benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Get out what you put in This role is based across 2 of our CSE homes in the North East, therefore experience of working with sexual trauma, abuse and CSE would be desirable. Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people. Our Senior Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children. What we do for you We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Clinical Development: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Bring your whole self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will: Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people Be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and supported in your CPD Have lengthy sector experience and a background in team supervision are all vital Be a car driver, as there's some travel involved This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way. Interested in joining us? Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. For a full job description and person specification, please click here . To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD
